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Quesada survivors sail to lay wreath at fateful spot

by BEN RAMAGE

editor@campbeltowncourier.co.uk

THE remaining Quesada survivors paid an emotional visit to the exact location where the boat sank, the day before the 50th anniversary of the tragedy.

Sailing out with the RNLI last Sunday were David Johnston, Hamish Colville, John Docherty and Hugh Colville from the Quesada crew, and Camp bell Stewart of the Moira.

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